# Simple Notes Sync (open-source notes app)

> Simple Notes Sync is a free, open-source notes app for Android. Offline notes & checklists, self-hosted sync. It has 198 GitHub stars and is released under the AGPL-3.0-only license, and you can install it from F-Droid and Google Play.

Simple Notes Sync is a calm, private home for your notes and checklists. Everything lives on your device. When you want it everywhere, it syncs to your own server - no account, no cloud, no tracking. Ever. It stays out of your way: the whole app is under 5 MB, starts instantly, and works fully offline. ORGANIZE • Text notes and checklists with tap-to-check and drag & drop • Colored folders to sort everything your way • Pin important notes to the top • Grid or list view, 1-5 columns • Sort by title, date, or type YOUR SERVER, YOUR RULES • Sync with any WebDAV server (Nextcloud, ownCloud, and more) • Use it across phone, tablet, and desktop • Decide when it syncs: on save, on open, on Wi-Fi,…

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/inventory69/simple-notes-sync |
| Platforms | Android |
| Built with | Kotlin |
| GitHub stars | 198 |
| License | AGPL-3.0-only (open source) |
| F-Droid | https://f-droid.org/packages/dev.dettmer.simplenotes/ (package dev.dettmer.simplenotes) |
| F-Droid anti-features | none flagged |
| Google Play | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.dettmer.simplenotes |
| App Store | not linked |
| Website | none listed |
| Official | no |
| Category | Notes & to-do |
| Latest release | v2.19.0 (Sep 29, 2026) |
| Last commit | Oct 4, 2026 |

F-Droid builds its apps from source and flags anti-features: https://f-droid.org/en/docs/Anti-Features/

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